Director, Procurement
Company: Rocket Software
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what
they're doing!
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Procurement is responsible for executing on a
strategic and tactical approach to Rocket Software's procurement
and sourcing processes. Additionally, the Director of Procurement
will contribute to the creation, update or development of
procurement policies, procedures and systems that will add value
and efficiency to the organization.
To complete this process team members must execute and lead a
variety of tasks which includes requirements gathering, sourcing
strategies, total cost analysis, fulfillment, contract negotiation
and cross functional contract term negotiations facilitation,
execution, supplier management, channel conflict, and life cycle
management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- This leader will spearhead the implementation and continuous
improvement of Rocket Software's supplier relationships while
optimizing the procurement process.
--- Leverage industry, function, or category knowledge to
collaboratively research and build out procurement and sourcing
strategies for business team requesters in support of business
needs.
--- Develop and communicate procurement business plans that help
implement short, intermediate, and long-term goals to promote
financial best practices with internal business partners, while
reducing cost and risk to the business,
--- Review, analyze and draft commercial contract terms and
conditions with business teams identifying areas that could present
risk or liability to business requesters
Collaborate with the IT/Legal/Security teams to streamline
processes for business requestors
--- Use experience and technical skills to expertly negotiate
highly competitive contracts for Rocket Software, that leverage
discounts, costs savings, incentives (rebates, discounts, samples,
etc.), pricing terms, renewal caps and other favorable terms and
conditions.
--- Create templates and tools to support the RFP process and
leverage spend visibility and supplier behavior to develop
actionable data to help negotiate RFP's, and other procurement or
sourcing tools.
--- Manage supplier relationships proactively, assess compliance
with terms and resolving issues and disputes.
--- Develop and optimize procurement policies, procedures, and
programs in collaboration with Legal/IT/Security to ensure audit
and regulatory compliance, while also limiting risk.
--- Serve as a resource for procurement-related questions, provide
training and policy and procedure interpretation.
--- Meet regularly with respective business partners regarding
procurement to enhance the understanding and adoption of policies
and processes as needed.
--- Develop process and workplans to track procurement results and
deliver year-over-year savings, improved supplier quality/service
and improved cash flow through beneficial payment terms.
--- Train, coach and develop team members to ensure the procurement
team is building and enhancing the development of its team
members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain
management, or a related field
Minimum of 15+ years' experience in in procurement, strategic
sourcing, or supply chain management, with a focus on indirect
spend
Experience in project management, contract management, supplier
relationship management, risk mitigation and dispute
resolution.
Excellent knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier
regulatory requirements, market trends, and sourcing strategies
Experienced in evaluating and interpreting commercial business
terms.
Familiarity with tools and processes used to conduct financial data
modeling including experience building out category management
plans
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with
other departments and stakeholders
Ability to effectively communicate the Procurement value
proposition throughout the organization and build strong
relationships both in person and virtually.
Experience with Procurement organizational design and building a
cost-effective department from the ground up.
Committed to Rocket's core values of empathy, humanity, trust and
love.
Ability to work Remote with travel as needed.
The base salary range for this role is $150,560.80 - $188,201.00
/year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and
location.
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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and
unlimited vacation time)
Healthcare coverage options to fit you (and your family's)
needs
Retirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket
Software
Life and disability coverage
Leadership and skills training opportunities
Two paid work days for off-site training
Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment
and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or
veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to
compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship
and immigration status.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking
employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to
people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your
request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic
over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve
their most challenging business problems by helping them run their
critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as
extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and
mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations.
From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions
power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with
every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people-not
just ones and zeroes. We're people solving problems for other
people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow
Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is
headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the
world.
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